Château de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux
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Château de Chenonceau from Tours
1 attraction · 3h 58min · transit route · 1 city
Tickets ~€19 · Transport ~€14
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About Château de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is a 16th-century Renaissance chateau built over the River Cher in the Loire Valley, often called the "Ladies' Chateau" because women shaped its history at every stage. Thomas Bohier, a royal tax collector, commissioned the main building between 1513 and 1521 on the foundations of a former fortified mill. Diane de Poitiers, mistress of King Henri II, added the five-arch bridge across the river and created the first formal garden.
Château de Chenonceau — Planning Your Visit
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Castle Visit
RecommendedIncludes access to the château interior and all gardens. Brochure provided. Students and seniors (65+) receive a reduced rate of 16€ at the ticket office.
Castle Visit with Audioguide
Includes access to the château interior and all gardens with a multilingual audioguide. Students and seniors (65+) receive a reduced rate of 21€ at the ticket office.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
During World War II, the gallery spanning the Cher served as a secret escape route. The river marked the demarcation line between German-occupied northern France and the Vichy-controlled Free Zone to the south. The Menier family, who owned the chateau, allowed people fleeing Nazi persecution to cross through the gallery from the occupied side to relative safety on the southern bank.
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